Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Jerome Stakes

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Jerome Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 NOTMYSTEPPINGSTONE (7-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Fits well with this group.
• #2 KITTY OF WAR (9-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 JUST WORDS (8-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 LOOKIN TO ROCK (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 MASTER OF ARMS (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 ABADIN (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #2 HATCH (9-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 HEARD ON THESTREET (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 KINETIC SKY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 OUSTER (4-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 SHERIFF BIANCO (10-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 COSTA TERRA (8-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 VALIANT MAJESTY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #6 TOP OF THE TABLE (9-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 FIRST CLASS CAT (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #4 ALCALA (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 ROOFER (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 LETS FIGHT (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 TAP IT EASY (2-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 OUTSOURCE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 SUNDAY GILT (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 ISLAND CHARLIE (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 TRINITY RIVER (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 ASSET MANAGEMENT (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Allowance $76k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 ARIANA RYE (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 EVALUATION (9-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 EMBRACEABLE GAL (7-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. The 75 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #1 FABULOUS FOX (15-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Jerome Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 STUDLYDORIGHT (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 MANSETTI (10-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 MCAFEE (2-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 GEORGIA MAGIC (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 8 – 5

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 THAT’S MONEY (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 THANK YOU JON (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Running well of late.
• #9 WHENLOVETAKESOVER (15-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Has been running well enough recently.
• #7 KING MOONRACER (15-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 9 – 7

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